Rachel Morin.Photo:Gofundme
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After releasing surveillance footage of a suspect believed to be involved in the death of Maryland womanRachel Morin, authorities fear that he will attack again if he’s not identified soon.
Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler tells PEOPLE that the suspected attacker, who was also linked to a home invasion in Los Angeles, might have committed other violent crimes in other states.
The sheriff says that if the suspect is not caught quickly, other people could be in danger.
“I have no doubt in my mind, if he’s not apprehended, he will become a serial killer,” Gahler says. “Because he will do this again.”
Gahler says the connection to the Los Angeles suspect came after DNA at the scene was run through a national database.
The sheriff’s department has gotten many tips as a result of the press conference announcing the Los Angeles connection. Thus far, none of the tips have led to an identification. However, Gahler says investigators from his department have gone to Southern California and have been working with the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Rachel Morin murder suspect, left.Harford County Sheriff
Harford County Sheriff
Gahler says the suspect entered the Los Angeles home illegally. Inside, he allegedly assaulted an underage girl. There is no footage of him entering the home.
Gahler says he’s unsure if the suspect was local to either Los Angeles or Maryland. The belief at this point, though, is that it’s possible Morin was randomly targeted and might not have known her attacker.
Currently, investigators are using “science and the technology angles” to try to identify the subject using his DNA, according to Gahler, who declined to further specify those methods.
The sheriff’s officeannounced Thursdaythat a $10,000 reward is being offered to anyone who can provide information that leads to a conviction.
Anyone with information can call Metro Crimestoppers of Maryland at 1-866-7-LOCKUP or submit a tip online atMETROCRIMESTOPPERS.org. People can also call the Harford County Sheriff’s Office at 410-836-7788 or email RMtips@harfordsheriff.org.
“There’s nothing that points us in that direction of having any quick resolution to this case,” Gahler says. “But again, we’re one tip away and I pray that right tip comes in.”
source: people.com
